Door-mounted ice makers on French door refrigerators work differently from the classic ice maker in the freezer, and they freeze up for different reasons. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving University Park and the Dallas County area, with companies that mention ice maker or refrigerator work shown first.
Ice Maker Repair Companies Near University Park
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of University Park. Other nearby bases include Dallas (33), Farmers Branch (3), and Addison (2). 14 list ice maker or refrigerator work specifically. Nearest on the list: Uptown Appliance Repair Dallas, around 0.4 miles out. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.3, 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 19 |
| Listed as refrigerator repair | 18 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
Closest matches for University Park: C&W Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.9 stars from 2,767 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Highland Park (3.5 miles away, based in Dallas, 4.9 stars from 1,124 reviews, lists Saturday hours); BTU Home Services (6.8 miles away, based in Addison, 4.8 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Garland, 4.9 stars from 535 reviews).
The Usual Ice Maker Culprits in University Park
Ice Maker Problems Worth a Service Call
- Small, hollow or misshapen cubes
- Ice maker clicks or hums but does not fill
- An ice maker light or error code on the display
- Ice clumping in the bucket
How an Ice Maker Service Call Usually Goes in University Park
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Ice Maker Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Ice Maker Repair Cost Ranges
Ice maker repairs are usually a valve, a frozen line or a replacement ice maker assembly. Published ranges:
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Water inlet valve: $100–$225 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Drive blade replacement (dispenser-related problems): $80–$150 Source: HomeGuide - How much does an ice maker cost to repair, replace, or buy new?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Technician labor: $50–$200 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a freezer?
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
Around University Park
Most ice maker calls in University Park come down to the same handful of causes: water supply and pressure, a frozen fill tube, the water inlet valve, freezer temperature and the ice maker assembly itself.
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, §1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
In Texas, you can check a license with the Texas plumbing Public License Search or report a problem to the Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a University Park Repair Technician
- How often do you repair your brand ice makers, including door-mounted ones?
- Can you get the ice maker assembly or valve for my model quickly?
- Will you check the water supply, filter and inlet valve before replacing the ice maker?
Ice Maker Repair FAQs: University Park, TX
Why is my ice maker making tiny cubes?
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A note on when the ice stopped, whether the water dispenser works and the model number in hand make any ice maker repair in University Park faster and cheaper.